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Written by THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Thursday, 15 May 2008 |
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CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Rowdy campers won't get a warm welcome this long weekend in a Metro Vancouver river valley traditionally known as a wild place to party.
First Nations conservation and forestry officers say there will be zero tolerance for overnight parking or camping in undesignated sites of the Chilliwack River Valley, east of Vancouver.
The Ch-ihl-kway-uhk Tribe Society says its officers will strictly enforce a beefed-up section of the Forest and Range Practices Act, setting $115 fines for anyone camping illegally.
As well, officers have the power to tow vehicles from the remote area, creating what Tzeachten Chief Joe Hall terms a "long and expensive ordeal" for anyone ignoring parking or camping restrictions.
Stepped-up enforcement is in conjunction with RCMP and the Fraser Valley Regional District following what Hall described as life-threatening behaviour and environmental damaged caused by illegal campers last year.
The B.C. Parks branch is also warning rowdies to stay clear of provincial parks because rangers will also be enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for liquor or other violations.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 October 2008 )
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